Autoimmune Disease

WATCH: Nick Cannon Documents 'Health Hustle,' Road To Recovery

Posted 04.09.2012

It's been three months since Nick Cannon was hospitalized for "mild kidney failure," a condition that he later revealed to be the result of an autoimm...

Nick Cannon Says He Has An Autoimmune Disease

The Huffington Post | Amanda L. Chan | Posted 03.02.2012

Nick Cannon is opening up about the series of health problems he's faced over the last couple of months. The 31-year-old has revealed that the kid...

Bethlehem, 'Perfection' and Our Birthmark: Why Perfect Is the Enemy of Good!

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 02.24.2012

David Katz, M.D.

As a new year looms, we might consider abandoning the quest for superficial perfection -- and embrace the pursuit of humbler, but deeper good. The particular advantage of good over perfect is... We could actually get there from here.

9 Famous Faces Of Autoimmune Diseases

The Huffington Post | Catherine Pearson | Posted 12.02.2011

It took country singer LeAnn Rimes 22 years to find a treatment for her psoriasis that actually worked, according to Health.com. It was incredibly tra...

How To Look And Feel Beautiful With Autoimmune Disease

Posted 11.28.2011

By Angelica Catalano for YouBeauty.com "But -- you look so good!" your friend says with a confused look, after hearing that you're sick. One of ...

Lynne Peeples

Blowin' In The Wind: Researchers Find Surprising Clue To Origin Of Kawasaki Disease

HuffingtonPost.com | Lynne Peeples | Posted 01.10.2012

Part of a series investigating the complex linkages between human, animal and environmental health: The Infection Loop. Dr. Jane C. Burns always t...

Explained: What Are Autoimmune Diseases?

Daniel P. Malito | Posted 11.23.2011

Daniel P. Malito

It seems that while more and more people are being diagnosed with autoimmune illnesses, there is still a huge lack of understanding and awareness of this plethora of diseases.

Alice 105.9 Broadcasts To Benefit The Children's Hospital This Week

Posted 05.25.2011

Ayla Charness goes to school everyday wearing a helmet. At 9-years-old, she plays piano, swims, dances ballet, and can tell you anything you ever want...

Is There A Cure For Autoimmune Disease?

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

Is there another way to treat the causes of autoimmune disease than powerful immune suppressive drugs that put patients at increased risk of infection and death?

How to Stop Attacking Yourself: 9 Steps to Heal Autoimmune Disease

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

I will explain what autoimmunity is, how inflammation spirals out of control, describe some of the underlying causes for these fires in the body, and provide you with nine steps to cool the fires.

10 Reasons You Should Be Tested for Vitamin D

Dr. Nalini Chilkov | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Nalini Chilkov

Here are some lifesaving and health-promoting benefits of vitamin D.

Mind, Body and the War Against Germs

Wray Herbert | Posted 11.17.2011

Wray Herbert

Simply seeing signs of disease triggers thoughts that motivate us to take precautions around possible contagions. And our bodies as well, according to new research from UBC.

How Thyroid Medications Can Destroy Your Thyroid

Dr. Andrew Lange | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Andrew Lange

The problem with only giving hormone replacement for thyroid disease, is it does nothing to stop the progression of the true disease; it only masks some of the symptoms.

Americans Get Failing Grade On Diabetes Awareness

forbes.com | Posted 11.17.2011

Though someone is diagnosed with diabetes every 20 seconds, many Americans lack basic knowledge about the potentially life-threatening disease, accord...

Autoimmune Disease: How To Stop Your Body From Attacking Itself

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

The incidence of autoimmune disease has tripled in the last few decades. 24 million Americans are now affected. In fact, it affects more women than heart disease and breast cancer combined.

Autism Autoimmune Disease Link Considered

HealthDay | Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter | Posted 11.17.2011

Children of mothers who have autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease have up to a three times greater ris...